But Judge Cunningham disagreed with that assessment and entered a conviction.

Prospective employers should be aware of a history of dishonesty offending, she said.

Samuel emphasised his client's remorse but the judge was sceptical.

"The reality is this happened 104 times . . . you know the first time you do it it's wrong," she said.

Through their victim impact statement Jan's bosses at Flight Centre said the offending had jeopardised trust between departments and they had spent a huge amount of time uncovering the extent of the fraud.

The offender brought to court a cheque for the full six-figure reparation amount, which she had borrowed from her parents.

Samuel said she was now focused on getting a job so she could pay them back.

Because she had repaid the sum, it was likely the charges against her partner 31-year-old Peni Tauake Tulimaiau would be dropped, the lawyer said.